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Utica launches community solar initiative
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is starting a community solar initiative, a move city officials said will give residents the opportunity to reduce

Binghamton University names Koffman Incubator leader to oversee entrepreneurship efforts
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University says the woman who leads the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator now has additional duties. The school has named Bandhana Katoch as interim assistant VP for entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships (EIP). Katoch, who joined the university in 2023 as executive director of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, will continue to oversee

WCNY accepting applications for the winter session of its Entertainment Academy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — WCNY, Central New York’s public broadcasting and communications organization, says it’s accepting applications for the winter session of its Entertainment Academy, with

Clear Path for Veterans names new CEO
CHITTENANGO, N.Y. — Clear Path for Veterans says it has chosen Ryan Woodruff, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, as its new CEO. Woodruff previously served as chief program officer for the nonprofit organization, per an Oct. 29 announcement. He is succeeding Chris Flaherty as CEO, according to an email from Sarah Clark, Clear

Francis House names new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of Francis House has announced the appointment of Jillian Trionfero as its new executive director. Francis House, founded in 1991, offers compassionate care to people in need in the final days of their life. “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to the Francis House family,” Alicia Calagiovanni, board

Utica Center for Development receives grant to fund accessory dwelling program
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Center for Development announced it has received a $2 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal to

Upstate Medical University startup wins funding in Biotech Innovation Pitch competition
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — DUB Therapeutics, an Upstate Medical University–based startup company, won the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech Innovation Pitch competition

MVHS hosts robotic arm demonstration
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) showed off its new Mako SmartRobotics for knee and hip replacement with a Meet the Mako event

NUAIR formally opens new headquarters at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y.— NUAIR this week formally opened its new headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). The nonprofit NUAIR is short for the Northeast UAS

Restored fountain returns to Franklin Square at corner of Plum, Solar streets
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Franklin Square fountain, located at the corner of Plum and Solar Streets in Syracuse, has been reinstalled following a 12-month absence
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